Sony PCV-LX700, PCV-LX800 manual Topic My microphone does not work

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VAIO Slimtop™ LCD Computer User Guide

❑Verify that the software you are using is appropriately configured to recognize and interact with the Sony computer modem. Call the software publisher if you do not know how to configure the software to recognize the modem. All programs preinstalled by Sony are compatible.

❑If you suspect your modem is not functioning, you can perform a simple test to find out.

1 Click the My Computer icon on your desktop.

2 Click Control Panel.

3 Click Modems.

4 Click the Diagnostics tab.

5 Select COM3.

6 Click More Info.

If your modem is functioning, a More Info dialog box will display. If your modem is not functioning, an error message will appear.

Topic: How do I change my modem to rotary or Touch-Tone dialing?

1Click the My Computer icon on your desktop.

2Click Control Panel and then click Modems.

3Click Dialing Properties.

4Select the Tone dial or Pulse dial radio button next to “Dial using.”

5Click OK.

Topic: My microphone does not work

Check that the microphone is plugged into the MIC connector.

Topic: My microphone is too sensitive to background noise

If you find there is too much background noise when you record sound, you should adjust the microphone gain by following these steps:

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Contents Vaio Slimtop LCD Computer User Guide Owner’s Record Vaio Slimtop LCD Computer User GuideSafety Information and Caution Vaio Slimtop LCD Computer User Guide Regulatory Information FCC PartTelephone Consumer Protection Act United States Telephone Consumer Guidelines CanadaDisposal of Lithium ION Battery Avis DE L’INDUSTRIE Canada Contents Configuring your Vaio Slimtop LCD Computer Vaio Slimtop LCD Computer User GuideWelcome Choosing an Ergonomic Location for Your ComputerFront Panel Overview Locating Controls and Connectors Front Panel PCV-LX700/PCV-LX800CD-RW drive access indicator light Power switch and indicator lightFront panel cover PCV-LX700/PCV-LX800 Front Panel Universal Serial Bus USB connector11 i.LINK 4-pin connector IEEE1394 PC Card slotBack Panel Overview AC Input connectorMonitor connector Back Panel PCV-LX700/PCV-LX800Headphones connector Ethernet connectorUniversal Serial Bus USB connectors Line In connectorLCD Overview LCD MonitorPS/2 Keyboard connector Adjusting the LCD displayMouse Connector Adjusting the Height and Viewing Angle of the DisplayVaio Slimtop LCD Computer User Guide Vaio Action Setup Programmable Power KeysTo access Vaio Action Setup Help Internal Timer To change the settings of the PPKsKey Function Presetting i.LINK Devices To preset your i.LINK device to perform a desired functionChanging the Window Design of Sony Software AutoAlert E-mail Notification SystemTo change the window design If you are using the timer to download e-mail automatically AutoAlert E-mail Notification System Software RestrictionsIf you use software that uses a phone line Using the Memory Stick Media Inserting the Memory Stick MediaVisualFlow To use VisualFlowLocking the Memory Stick Vaio Slimtop LCD Computer User Guide Opening the Front Panel PCV-LX700/PCV-LX800 Using PC CardsTo Insert a PC Card Inserting a PC Card PCV-LX700/PCV-LX800To Eject a PC Card Ejecting a PC Card PCV-LX700/PCV-LX800 Vaio Slimtop LCD Computer User Guide Sony Digital Media Park Applications Media BarImporting Images and Sound Clips Create a Movie using ShakerMovie Shaker Main WindowShaker tray Editing Clips and Scenes Adding effects to a scene or a clipWorking Panel PictureGear Saving a MovieManaging Your Pictures Using Panorama Maker Creating a Photo AlbumMaking Still Images and Panoramic from Mpeg Using DVgate Using a Digital Video Camera RecorderConnecting a Digital Video Camera Recorder When capturing clipsWhen recording AVI files to tape Defragmenting your Hard Disk Drive Configuring your Vaio Slimtop LCD ComputerHard Drive Partition To defragment your hard disk driveLink IEEE1394 Compatibility Connecting an i.LINK IEEE1394 DevicePCV-LX700/PCV-LX800 To connect an i.LINK IEEE1394 deviceTo enable the Ethernet connection Enabling EthernetSystem and Application Recovery CDs Using the System Recovery CDsSystem Recovery utility options To use the System Recovery CDs Insert the Sony System Recovery CD in the CD-RW driveUsing the Application Recovery CDs To use the Application Recovery CDsVaio Slimtop LCD Computer User Guide Topic My computer does not start TroubleshootingTopics Topic My computer or software program stops respondingVaio Slimtop LCD Computer User Guide Topic My CD-RW drive tray does not open Topic I cannot play a CDTopic I want to play a CD with my Microsoft CD Player Topic How do I change the video resolution of my display? Topic Why is there no sound in any application?Topic My modem connection is slow Topic My modem does not workTopic My microphone does not work Topic My microphone is too sensitive to background noiseTopic My mouse does not work Topic My keyboard does not work Topic My mouse needs to be set up for left-hand useTopic Why is my system running slowly? Topic I cannot find the Windows taskbarTopic How do I enable my Ethernet interface? Topic How do I install a printer?To Reach Sony On the Power Source On Disposal of the Lithium Battery On Handling the Computer SystemPage On Moisture Condensation On Upgrading the SystemOn Handling an LCD Display On Handling Diskettes On Using the Hard Disk DriveOn Handling a CRT Display On Handling CD MediaOn Cleaning CD Media Resources Software Updates Reference ManualSony Service Center For Answers to Your Software QuestionsMcAfee VirusScan Network Associates, Inc For Answers to Your Software Questions Vaio Slimtop LCD Computer User Guide Specifications Limited Warranty AccessoriesService Power RequirementsIndex Vaio Slimtop LCD Computer User Guide Index Vaio Slimtop LCD Computer User Guide